outdoors

U-M launches a free Michigan Flora app that identifies plants without Wi-Fi, helping anyone explore Michigan's plants anywhere.

Campers at Michigan's Isle Royale National Park face new restrictions after a "bold" wolf entered tents and targeted food at a popular campground.

Michigan officials warn of harmful algal blooms in lakes that can sicken people and pets during summer beach season across the state.

Free fishing, free ORV trails, and free state park entry return to Michigan during the DNR's annual Three Free Weekend this June.

Kalamazoo Nature Center launches free 6th grade Trailblazer memberships to help students reconnect with nature after COVID disrupted learning.

A recent popular theory has people rethinking how they sit in Adirondack chairs.

Learn how monarch butterflies migrate through Michigan and where to spot them while supporting pollinators with simple habitat tips.

Experts say cold winter temps will not stop Michigan ticks as activity could begin once temperatures rise above 40 degrees.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.